Metacritic: 85
OpenCritic: 85
CheatCC: 4.7/5
AOTF: 4.5/5
IGN: 8.7/10
PSU: 8.5/10
Forbes: 8.5/10
App Trigger: 8.5/10
Gameblog.fr: 8/10
Gamereactor: 8/10
Digital Trends: 4/5
Screen Rant: 4/5
Gaming Age: 3.5/5
USgamer: Unscored
OpenCritic: 85
CheatCC: 4.7/5
MLB the Show 19 has a lot to offer. If someone has a hankering for a new sports game, it is here with easy to understand controls and tips and enough modes to let you quickly get started. If you know what you're in for with the series, then the new March to October and Moments modes will give you chances to see what sports legends' lives were like or take a specific team to victory over the course of a season. If it is all new, you have plenty of quick play, simulation, and extended modes that will let you prove yourself, live the life of a player, manage a team, create a team, and generally succeed. It's a robust game that will keep people in the game throughout 2019 and beyond.
AOTF: 4.5/5
MLB The Show 19 introduces two of the best additions to the series in years with the very easy to pick up and play March to October and Moments modes that make the game a perfect companion to have for the rest of the baseball season and beyond.
IGN: 8.7/10
MLB The Show 19 continues the series' slow march of progress, though with a bigger step this year than last. Moments and March to October offer fresh ways to experience the outstanding gameplay, complete with the refinements on the defensive side of the ball.
PSU: 8.5/10
MLB The Show 19 takes itself through the paces and comes out improved and enhanced quite well. The game itself is still missing a few features to make it truly potent. The franchise delivers a beautiful, streamlined product each and every year, and 2019 is no exception.
Forbes: 8.5/10
On the positive side, the stellar gameplay that has long been associated with the series is again, even better than it was last year. The slow and steady improvement to visuals continues as Sony tinkers with lighting and textures. Diamond Dynasty continues to grow and it has become the best collector mode in any sports video game. On the negative side, the franchise mode and Road to the Show are integral parts of The Show experience and haven't seen much improvement. Luckily, both were already fun, but how long can Sony continue to deliver such small improvements to key modes? At least one more year.
App Trigger: 8.5/10
MLB The Show 19 still offers some fun baseball gameplay that's both engaging to learn and rewarding to master, yet it isn't too different from what's come before. Road to the Show is still worth the price of admission alone, and those who love Diamond Dynasty will get plenty of mileage with this year's offering thanks to Moments and March to October.
Gameblog.fr: 8/10
A little more attractive to newcomers, MLB The Show 19 is an immersive simulation that shines with a dazzling atmosphere, a great gameplay ans some good content. But if you have been playing the former iteration, you'll probably think it's more of the same.
Gamereactor: 8/10
Everything is working like it should on the field and we really enjoy playing matches, but unfortunately, there's a lack of new features in Franchise Mode and Road to the Show.
Digital Trends: 4/5
MLB The Show 19 stands apart from last year's entry largely because of the excellent new March to October mode that brings a refreshing way to play through a whole season quickly. Playing through iconic events in baseball history in the Moments mode is hit or miss, but it's a welcome addition nonetheless. Fielding is improved thanks to new player ratings and complementing animations, but overall the core gameplay is quite familiar. Sadly, Road to the Show, Franchise, and Diamond Dynasty, while still great modes, don't turn the wheel.
Screen Rant: 4/5
A little more attractive to newcomers, MLB The Show 19 is an immersive simulation that shines with a dazzling atmosphere, a great gameplay ans some good content. But if you have been playing the former iteration, you'll probably think it's more of the same.
Gaming Age: 3.5/5
If you want a true-to-life baseball experience, this is almost certainly it. But when you get so close to doing everything right, what you do wrong stands out more. With MLB The Show's track record, I have no doubt that, come MLB The Show 20, they'll fix the niggling little issues that prevent MLB The Show 19 from being a truly great game — but for now, those issues still exist, and they're what prevent the game from making the jump from very good to great.
USgamer: Unscored
As you can probably tell I'm feeling really positive about this year's version. It feels sharper and more polished than in years past, and its multitude of solo and multiplayer modes are a great example of how to make a sports sim feel rewarding and connected.
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